BMW 2 Series (G42) explained

BMW 2 Series
Manufacturer:BMW
Production:September 2021 – present
Model Years:2022–present
Assembly:Mexico: San Luis Potosí (BMW Group Planta San Luis Potosí)[1]
Designer:Jose Casas[2]
Class:Subcompact executive car (C)
Platform:BMW CLAR platform
Transmission:6-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase:27411NaN1
Length:45471NaN1
Width:18391NaN1
Height:14181NaN1
Weight:NaN-
Predecessor:BMW 2 Series (F22/F23)
Sp:uk
Model Code:G42

The BMW 2 Series (G42) is the second generation of the BMW 2 Series subcompact executive coupé, the successor in 2021 to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. The G42 is the first BMW vehicle designed by BMW of Mexico, and is produced in BMW's plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico since 2 September 2021.[3]

Development and launch

Remaining a rear-wheel-drive-based model, the G42 is built on the CLAR platform with a roughly 50:50 weight distribution and shares many mechanical components and engine options with the G20 3 Series and G22 4 Series. Unlike its predecessor, the base second-generation 2 Series and M240i coupé is no longer available with a manual transmission and not complemented with a convertible body style.[4] [5] [6] The launch models consist of the mild hybrid diesel engine 220d, the petrol engine 220i and 230i and the M240i xDrive.

Equipment

Standard equipment in the US market includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10 speaker stereo, adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitor and Active Driving Assistant.[7] What Car? found that the rotary controller for the satellite navigation was less distracting to use than the touchscreen.[8] Top Gear magazine felt that the coupé's physical buttons were more user friendly than the touchscreen interfaces in other BMW models.[9]

M Performance Parts

218-230 with the M Sport trim and M240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts and spoiler, M rims, a sport steering wheel and a door projector.

Models

Petrol engines

ModelLayoutYearsEnginePowerTorque
218i [10] Rear wheel drive2022BMW B482.0 L I4 turbo1150NaN0 at 4,500–6,500 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)at 1,300–4,300 rpm
220i2021B48B20M0 2.0 L I4 turbo135 kW (181 hp)at 5,000–6,500 rpm300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft)at 1,350–4,000 rpm
230iB48O1ZIK 2.0 L I4 turbo180 kW (241 hp)at 4,500–6,500 rpm400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)at 1,600–4,000 rpm
230i xDriveAll wheel drive2022
M240iRear wheel drive20223.0 L B58B30O1I6 turbo285 kW (382 hp)at 5,800–6,500 rpm

275 kW (369 hp)

at 5,800–6,500 rpm (europe)[11]

500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)at 1,800–5,000 rpm
M240i xDriveAll wheel drive2021

Diesel engines

BMW M2

See main article: BMW M2.

M2 (G87)

In October 2022, BMW revealed the second generation of the high-performance M2, with sales beginning in 2023. Like its predecessor, it is rear-wheel-drive only and has both manual and automatic transmissions. It uses the twin-turbo S58 engine, which has been detuned compared to the M3 and M4 models.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boeriu. Horatiu. 2021-05-19. BMW 2 Series Coupe: G42 will be built in Mexico starting Summer 2021. 2021-07-06. BMW BLOG. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe Designer Explains His Work On M240i . 2022-05-27 . Motor1.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2021-09-03 . BMW launches output of new sports car in Mexico after plant expansion . 2021-09-04 . Automotive News . en.
  4. Web site: 2022 BMW 2 Series Debuts With Modern Styling, Retro Proportions . 2021-07-06 . Motor1.com . en.
  5. Web site: Duff . Mike . 2021-07-06 . 2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Is Bigger and More Powerful . 2021-07-06 . Car and Driver . en-US.
  6. Web site: All-new BMW 2-series revealed – M240i tops range, M2 still to come .
  7. Web site: 230i Coupe Standard Features . May 26, 2022 . BMW USA.
  8. Web site: BMW 2 Series review . . 31 May 2022.
  9. Web site: BMW 2 Series Coupe review . 15 March 2022 . 31 May 2022 . . BBC Worldwide.
  10. Web site: Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe 218i . Sep 13, 2022.
  11. Web site: 2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe (aut. 8) (model since January 2022 for Europe) car specifications & performance data review . May 25, 2022 . automobile catalog.